Concerned Neighbour Reports Dangerous Working Conditions
A landscape gardener was reported by a concerned neighbour who witnessed some very dangerous working conditions. The gardener, John Holland, was felling a tree for a customer along with one of his employees. Each of the men were using chainsaws on the tree and they were wearing everyday work clothes rather than the expected safety …Read the Full Post
Worker Killed by Slabs in Tragic Accident
A father of four was killed while working for an Essex based granite manufacturer in April 2008. Martin Rice was unloading a vehicle which had delivered stone slabs to the warehouse. Mr Rice was moving the slabs over to A-frames to be stored when the accident happened. He was lowering a load which weight around …Read the Full Post
Introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
The PUWER are in place to reduce the risks to anyone working with or near to equipment such as machinery. Work equipment needs to be controlled and monitored to help reduce the risk of injuries or death and therefore these regulations must be followed otherwise you can face prosecution. The Regulations help to control the …Read the Full Post
Jubilee Fireworks Safety Measures
The whole country is preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee on 4 5 June. There are hundreds of street parties being held by the public and councils are busy preparing for the many parties and celebrations which have been planned for months. Fireworks are commonly used these days for celebrations and if you are considering …Read the Full Post
Fine for Farmer after Incident with Power Lines
A Bedfordshire farmer has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for failing to follow legal requirements. The farmer had not completed necessary paper work which is required when carrying out work underneath overhead power lines. An incident back in 2010 involving an employee and power cables resulted in the investigation by the HSE. …Read the Full Post
Do You Do Everything Possible to Prevent Accidents with Vehicles?
Vehicles in the workplace can pose deadly threats to your employees. This can be seen when looking at one of the prosecution cases brought by the Health and Safety Executive this week. A company was fined after one of their employees was hit by a heavy goods vehicle at work. The firm, Corrugated Case Company …Read the Full Post
Workers Lives Put At Risk – Are You Ensuring Your Employees Safety?
As an employer it is down to you to do everything you can to reduce the risks for your employees. This week affirm of dry cleaners based in Bedford have been prosecuted for not following their legal duties. Their employees’ health and safety was jeopardised because the company owners failed to make sure their gas …Read the Full Post
How to comply with the Working at Height Regulations
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 needs to be followed by every company in every industry where work is being carried out at height. The regulations are there to reduce the risks of falling and consist of duties which need to be followed. The regulations apply to employers and the self-employed, and they also apply …Read the Full Post
Crane Accident Costs One Man His Life
A life has been needlessly lost due to the negligence of employers who failed to maintain the equipment being used on their sites. Richard Thornton, who went by his middle name Mark, was aged just 46 when he tragically lost his life while working in Liverpool. Mr Thornton was employed by Siteweld Construction Ltd and …Read the Full Post
Back Broken in Nasty Fall Results in Fine for Two Firms
A young worker broke his back in a fall from height after having inadequate equipment for the work he was carrying out. Anthony Strong, aged 24, fell from a void in a roof while he was carrying out some pipe work. During the time of the fall Mr Strong had been working for Cambs Compressor …Read the Full Post